Stick Man is a children's story about a anthropomorphic wooden stick who becomes separated from his family home and his Odyssey-like adventure to return there. He is eventually reunited with his family in the "family tree" as a result of his interaction with Father Christmas.

Having met at University, American born Ellie and her husband Alvin are several years into their marriage. In an attempt to shake up their struggling marriage, they decide to "swing" with another couple.